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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,067.40, 12,512.96 and 5,088.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,067.40, 12,512.96 and 5,088.53 is: 7,022.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,067.40 : 12,512.96 = 5,088.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,067.40/12,512.96 = 5,088.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,067.40x = 12,512.96 × 5,088.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,067.40x = 63,672,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,672,484.34/9,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.14

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